Question

unit 1 cumulative test (characteristics of life, biomolecules, cell structure an
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which of the following is an example of a prokaryotic cell?
○ amoeba
○ onion cell
○ bacteria
○ virus

Explanation:

To determine the prokaryotic cell, we recall: Prokaryotic cells lack a nucleus and membrane - bound organelles. Eukaryotic cells have a nucleus and membrane - bound organelles. Viruses are not cells. Amoeba (a protozoan) and onion cells (plant cells) are eukaryotic. Bacteria are prokaryotes as they lack a nucleus and membrane - bound organelles.

Answer:

C. bacteria